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NEW DELHI: After its initial ambivalence over the Palestine issue, which manifested in the vote against Israel at UNHRC soon after it tried to block a debate in Parliament over the Gaza conflict, the government on Thursday reassured the Arab world that India will continue with its "strong political" support to the Palestinian cause. Acknowledging that India's position had created conflicting interpretations in "sections of the media", external affairs minister Swaraj said there is no change in India's policy of extending strong support to the Palestinian cause, while maintaining good relations with Israel.

KATHMANDU: Visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has met Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav at his residence on Thursday and discussed bilateral ties. In times of distress, the nearest neighbour helps first, relatives and friends come later, said Sushma Swaraj during her meeting with President Yadav. During the meeting, the Nepal President expressed gratitude for India's swift and quick response following the devastating April 25 earthquake. With the announcement of $1 billion loan and grant for Nepal's reconstruction, India is the largest donor pledging the support for the post-quake recovery.

NEW DELHI: Returning after eight-month captivity in Afghanistan , Indian priest Alexis Prem Kumar , today called on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj here. 47-year-old Kumar, who was accompanied by his family during the meeting, thanked Swaraj for the efforts made by the government to get him released. He had been abducted by gunmen from Herat in June, 2014 and was being held captive in war-torn Afghanistan. He returned on Sunday.

NEW DELHI: External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj accompanied by Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to an official release, Swaraj called on the Prime Minister in the afternoon at 7, Race Course Road. Eminent scientist Prof CNR Rao also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at South Block today. "It was a courtesy call," an official statement said here.

AHMEDABAD: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is expected to arrive at Gandhinagar on January 1 to inspect preparations for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) to be held at Gandhinagar. "Sushma Swaraj is expected to come to Gandhingar on January 1 to inspect ongoing preparations for the forthcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas," Gujarat State Finance Minister Saurabh Patel said here today. Gujarat is scheduled to host the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhingar between January 7 and January 9, 2015.

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today visited Nepal embassy and said the government and people of the country stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Nepalese people. The minister also signed the condolence book at the embassy with a message, "I salute the spirit, courage, and resilience of the Nepalese people", the Spokesperson in the External Affairs Ministry said. During her meeting with Nepalese Ambassador Deep Kumar Upadhyay, Swaraj also assured all possible help to Nepal to cope with the aftermath of the devastating April 25 quake.

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Saturday slammed Union external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj for not raising the issue of infiltration with Bangladesh on her recent visit to the country. He also criticized the Centre's proposal to issue five-year multiple-entry visas to Bangladeshi nationals visiting India. Gogoi said: "We are opposed to multiple-entry visas for Bangladeshi nationals to India. Swaraj had agreed over the multiple-entry visa to India.

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday, the first day of the monsoon session , that she was ready for a debate in parliament over Congress allegations about her links with former IPL chief Lalit Modi. "I am ready for a debate today itself. I asked Arun Jaitley to convey this to Rajya Sabha," the minister said in a tweet. "Arun Jaitley has conveyed this to the house. We are looking forward to the Opposition's response," she added.

KOLKATA:Demanding resignation of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj over the Lalit Modi controversy, Congress workers here today burnt effigies of the Union minister and the former IPL chairman. Youth Congress workers carrying placards were seen demanding resignation of Swaraj shouting slogans against the Narendra Modi government for extending help to scam-tainted former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi in procuring travel documents in the UK. Effigies of Swaraj and Lalit Modi were burnt in Jadubazar area of Bhawanipore in the city.